PSY 482 - Gerontology Internship II

A practical guided learning experience that engages students actively and directly with a professional experience in the fields of gerontology and/or geriatrics to connect experiential learning with academic study. Incorporates psychological and gerontological theory, research, and practice into application in a gerontological/geriatric setting. Provides students with the opportunity to explore career options and to become familiar with professional practice while enhancing the student’s knowledge, skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students complete reflective assignments and, depending on cycle, participate in seminars, skill-building sessions, leadership program activities and/or networking events to connect their experiential learning with their academics. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with the Gerontology Program Director as well as the Director of Internships to discuss a new internship site. Application and program approval are required prior to course selection. All College policies related to internships apply. This course is reserved for students who have completed PSY 481 and cannot occur at the same site as PSY 481; only S/U grading. Prereq: 15 hours and a GPA of 3.0 in Psychology courses. This course is reserved for students who have completed PSY 481.

Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: 15 hours and a GPA of 3.0 in Psychology courses. This course is reserved for students who have completed PSY 481. Term Cycle: Spring and Summer. Typical yearly cycle: All Years.

Credits: 3